PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Ruden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kermode
vs
Ruden

185 cm
37
220 lbs
34 - 22 - 0

187 cm
33
215 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayo Kermode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode wants to clinch up but Ruden keeps it at a distance.
Ruden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kermode's head backwards.
Ruden keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruden. That's going to slow Kermode down.
Kermode misses the shot to the body.
As Kermode backs off Ruden throws a huge counter combo but Kermode manages to avoid it all.
Kermode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruden as he avoids it easily.
Kermode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruden defends it nicely.
A cross from Ruden lands.

Kermode takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode lands an elbow inside that Ruden shrugs off.

It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.

Ruden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruden walks into a straight right hand from Kermode.
Ruden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kermode backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kermode clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruden takes a swing at Kermode's ribcage but misses.
Kermode appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruden cracks Kermode with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kermode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ruden tries to counter it with a takedown but Kermode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruden scores with a hook to the body. Kermode takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kermode doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruden circles away.
Ruden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Kermode clinches with his opponent.
Ruden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermode.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but Ruden blocks with his arms.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruden lands an uppercut.
Ruden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruden blocks the elbow strike.
Ruden works on Kermode's body with a couple of short punches.
Kermode taking a breather.
Ruden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Ruden.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermode stalling in the clinch but Ruden improves position.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruden blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruden tries to break the clinch but Kermode is controlling the position.
Ruden tries to work over Kermode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kermode letting Ruden take a breather here.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruden tries to break the clinch but Kermode is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden tries to score a body lock takedown but Kermode shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kermode backwards.

Ruden manages to break the clinch.

Kermode closes the distance and clinches.
Kermode taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruden misses with a body punch.
Ruden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kermode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
Kermode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruden wants to break free but Kermode has control.
Ruden pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruden is trying to break the clinch but Kermode has him pressed against the cage.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden pushes Kermode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kermode.

Ruden wants the takedown. Kermode is fighting it off but Ruden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kermode's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kermode looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Ruden is looking for a kimura but Kermode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruden to get the leverage.
Ruden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kermode keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kermode manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kermode wants to get back to his feet but Ruden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kermode pulls Ruden in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Ruden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ruden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kermode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kermode rushes Ruden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kermode stops a takedown attempt from Ruden.
Kermode misses with a knee strike.
Ruden wants to get back to striking at distance but Kermode won't allow it.
Kermode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ruden presses Kermode against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kermode just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruden's brow.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruden.
Kermode is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mayo Kermode has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ruden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruden tries a body shot but Kermode blocks it.
Ruden can't find room to land a body shot as Kermode controls the action.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Ruden dodges an elbow strike from Kermode.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kermode or not.
Mayo Kermode has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kermode misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruden avoids a wild elbow strike from Kermode.
Ruden tries for a takedown but Kermode manages to get underhooks.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruden lands with a light punch inside.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermode scores with a hook to the body.
Ruden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kermode avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kermode tries a knee to the head but Ruden blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ruden as the two fighters clinch.
Kermode landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruden blocks an elbow strike.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kermode pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ruden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruden misses.

Kermode fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruden to the ground. Kermode is now in Ruden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermode seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode passes Ruden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kermode wants to control but Ruden is keeping him busy.
Ruden trying to control from the bottom.
Ruden is not content to let Kermode control the position.
Kermode trying to control from Ruden's half guard. Ruden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kermode sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruden's guard.
Ruden is looking for a sweep. Kermode is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kermode is trying to control. Ruden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermode controlling from the top position.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
Kermode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ruden working for a triangle but Kermode defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayo Kermode dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ruden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ruden stuffs the takedown.
Ruden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kermode dives in and grabs Ruden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruden pushes down on Kermode's head and hops out.
Kermode misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayo Kermode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ruden does it's job there.
Ruden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruden.
Ruden slaps away a takedown attempt from Kermode, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Ruden drops Kermode with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kermode looks back up at him and smiles so Ruden waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Kermode is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruden darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kermode's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ruden before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Ruden!
Joe Ruden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mayo Kermode had this to say: 'The tower of power too sweet to be sour, funky like a monkey... oooooooohhh yeeeahhhhh'.